Local and wartime notices from Chicago to Iowa communities
Mrs J Martin White traveled to Chicago to tend to her sister Emma Malcolm who died Sunday. Funeral was Wednesday. Malcolm taught public school for 25 years in Chicago. Attendees at W D Crossett funeral included Sgt Gene Crossett and many relatives from Camp Blanding and Iowa. Turpers Furriers advertise a two year guaranteed fur coat showing at Helman’s January 24 and 25. Ralph Schilling underwent an appendectomy at Great Lakes hospital and remains in scarlet fever quarantine until month end. Sgt Gene Crossett and son Gene Jr visited on furlough from Camp Blanding. Pfe Theodore Ziegłowsky visits home on 21 day furlough from Southwest Pacific service. J C Stoutner of Keota and local residents conduct business in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Martin White
Chicago
Emma Malcolm
Malcolm
W. D. Crossett
Gene Crossett
Camp Blanding
Fra
E. D. Crossett
Grinnell
John Wooley and Stephany
Moline
Til
Francis Hamilton
Camp Hood
Texas
Cora Taylor
Ralph Crossett
George Struble
Iowa City
Jess Stump
Ethel Mengerhausen
Keith Adams
Joe Crossett
Marshall Crossett
Glen Blumenstein
Wellman
Twin Valley
Minn
Bk. B. Sconce
Mary Ellen
Jay Hamilton
Louise Drake
Eldon
Turpers Furriers
Helman
Ralph Schilling
Palmer Schilling
Great Lakes, Ill
Schilling
McIntire Dispensary
Great Lakes
Ill
Washington Demons Seek First Little Six Win Tonight
The Washington high school Demons aim to end a winless season with a home game against Keokuk, a team that has won only once. Keokuk upset Fairfield recently while Washington relies on guard Woilers to spark scoring. Lyle Box misses action for pre induction exams. Jim Holbert replaces him as coach Harp readies the lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
Keokuk
Fairfield
Trojans
Washington
Mt. Pleasant
Woilers
Chiefs
John Harp
Box
Demons
Lyle Box
Jefferson Barracks
Harp
Jim Holbert
Holbert
Bob Bostwick
Charles Minick
Paul Maxwell
Jack Pauls
Wayne Pratt
Dick Vacha
Bill Kelsey
Joe Sweet
Ted Swenson
Elwyn Shain
Iowa City
Riverside to Meet Undefeated "Y" Next Monday
Riverside team travels to the Y on Monday to face the undefeated local club. A preliminary girls game is planned between two high school teams, likely at seven o'clock. Next Thursday the Y squad will travel to Letts for a game with the strong Letts team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Letts
Tropical wood quipe wood may replace balsa in many uses
U. S. Department of Agriculture researchers report that tropical wood Cavanillesia plantifolia known as quipe wood or bongo is as light as balsa and can substitute for many purposes. It grows mainly in Central America and reaches useful size around 80 years, compared with 4 to 6 years for balsa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Central America
Notch Hangers Keep Strap Garments In Place
The practice of making shallow notches in the middle of wooden or cardboard dress hangers helps prevent shoulder straps from sliding off. This simple modification offers a practical solution for keeping garments securely hung.
Marshals News of Marriages and Military Moves
Dr and Mrs F M Mahin of Ainsworth report the January 5 wedding of Lt Carl ton Rider and Lola Deanne Biddleston at Camp Crowder Missouri. Rider a former Ainsworth coach, is now stationed at Camp Crowder and they plan to live in Neosho Missouri near the camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Mahin
Ainsworth
Carlton Rider
Lola Deanne Biddleton
Camp Crowder
Rider
Neosho
Warship Colors and Camouflage Highlighted by Jane's
Richard L. Tobin reports from SHAEF on the new Jane's Fighting Ships noting home waters use very dark gray while the Med uses dark blue and other regions employ olive green and light gray. He calls the sea color camoufl age a major seven sea war advance unadvertised by publishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mediterranean
East Indies
America
West Indies
Richard L. Tobin
Supreme Headquarters of
Allied Expeditionary Force
Safe Frying Tips For Potatoes And Other Foods
Instructions warn that dry foods reduce hot grease splatter and advise keeping others away while frying. If a grease fire starts, cover with salt or baking soda, never water, and clean spills with soap and water immediately.
Federal Reserve banks privately owned yet operate under system
The Federal Reserve banks are privately owned but run within the Federal Reserve system created by Congress in 1913. Capital stock is held entirely by member banks including all national banks and qualifying state banks and trust companies that applied and were admitted for membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Reserve Banks
Federal Reserve System
Board of Governors
Hospital Admits and Discharges Noted
Mrs. Robert Burns Wellian was admitted as a surgical patient. Mrs. Carl Luers and her son Vernon Eugene were discharged this morning. Darald Lets of route three was readmitted this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Burns
Wellian
Carl Luers
Vernon Eugene
Darald Lets
Contest Losers Host Winners After December Store Contest
At Montgomery Ward a December sales contest concluded with the losing team treating the winning players. The dinner in the Community room of the Y featured 27 attendees including Mrs H H Hiett and Mrs Ernest Miller. Hiett led the losers and Miller the winners with Miller assisting in hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery Ward
H. H. Hiett
Ernest Miller
Pinochle Party Held by O E S at Masonic Temple
A group played pinochle at three tables yesterday afternoon in the Masonic Temple social rooms for the Order of Eastern Star event. Mrs. Grate Sigafoose won high score, while Mrs. G E Schmitt had the low score. Refreshments were served by the hostess committee Mrs. Harl Steele and Mrs. Harrison Dodder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Grate Sigafoose
G. E. Schmitt
Harl Steele
Harrison Dodder
Busy Bee Club January Meeting Recap
The Busy Bee club met with Mrs Sylvia Dana last Thursday afternoon with fourteen members present. Several families from the neighborhood attended the Fairfield basketball tournament where Pleasant Plain boys and girls played.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Bray
Veo
Dan
Busy Bee Club
Sylvia Dana
Fairfield
Pleasant Plain
C. C. Rogers
Hey
Clarence Statler
Linda
Chester Eatinger
Ed Statler
Don Statler
West Chester
Pete Hamilton
Savannah
Joe Rich
Ronnie Kurtz
Clem Benda
Geo. Kurtz
Albert Hanshaw
Donald Hines
Hazel Bray
Ottumwa
Dorothy Bray
Virgil Pardon
Brighton
Keith Daering
Wellston
M. D. Gowey
Corn Ear Worm Targeted Insecticide Guidance
Growers apply 7 to 15 pounds of cryolite per acre to corn soybeans to control corn ear worms. The guidance specifies application rate and crop targets for effective pest management.
Social calendar of clubs and church groups in Bethlehem West Chester
A list of upcoming events across Bethlehem and West Chester including dinners, meetings, and socials. Highlights include Bethlehem Commandery cooperative dinner at the Masonic temple, Rebekah lodge initiation, West Chester WCTU all day meeting, Fortnightly club executive board at Congress hotel, Nineteenth Century club luncheon, Bible department and booster club dinners, and various church society gatherings with potluck provisions and social hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethlehem Commandery and Families
C. Masonic Temple
Rebekah Lodge
F. Hall
West Chester
W.C.T.U
Fred Bauer
Harry Sowden
Congress Hotel
Nineteenth Century Club
Lloyd Lytle
S.S
Presbyterian Church
Harry Ramseyer
Richard Stewart
Wesleyan Service Guild of Methodist Church
Marjorie Faulkner
W.F.W. Post and Auxiliary
Ancene Masonic Temple
Women’s Missionary Society
U. FP. Church
Alice Harvey
Pansy Hill Club Hosts Families Dinner at Wilson Home
Members of the Pansy Hill club and their families gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wilson's home for the annual cooperative dinner with 36 attendees including guests. After supper, President Mrs. Ernest Rouse led a business meeting naming flower and board committee members, noting dues paid and hostessing dates. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Glenn Thompson as the group spent the evening playing pinochle and bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pansy Hill Club
Charles Wilson
San
Glen Green
Reed
F. G. Salladay
Stan Kiesey
Donnie
Jackie
Ernest Rouse
O. S. Babb
Roy Kephart
Glenn Thompson
Chapter J P E O Holds January Meeting
Mrs Homer Stephen was lost ess last evening at the January meeting of Chapter J P E O with Mrs R H McCleery presiding. Twenty seven members attended including two visitors. Pounder's day program led by Mrs C M Keek and Mrs W L Alcorn featured a Founder's day showcase with several members listed. Mrs T A Michels, Mrs C S Lemmon and others sang solos with Mrs L C Stone at the piano during the program. Refreshments were served during the social hour by the hostess and her daughter Mrs Clyde L Boice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Stephen
Chapter J
P.E.O
R. H. McCleery
C. M. Keek
W. L. Alcorn
T. A. Michels
C. S. Lemmon
Fannie Wilson
Helen Levis
Boyd Berdo
Roger Sherman
D. A. Huber
HW. D. Morrison, Jr
L. C. Stone
Clyde L. Boice
Glendale Community Social Announcement
Glendale Community social on January 19 at 8 00 p m invites families to bring their own sandwiches and pickles. Table service will be provided and coffee furnished. Organized by Marjorie Woods, a local teacher, at 28614.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glendale Community Social, Inc
Marjorie Woods
Coloring Sugar for Cookie Decorating Tips
Use a bit of fruit coloring to tint sugar for decorating cookies. Spread the colored sugar on cookies after baking to prevent color from washing out during cooking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada
Bridge Club Meets With Mrs. L. Moore
Ainsworth note reports the Tuesday Bridge club gathered at Mrs. Lulu Moore’s home. Two tables played with Mrs. Violet Lambert winning the high score prize. Guests included Mrs. Lambert and Mrs. Myrtle Thoma. Luncheon was served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Wanda Ornduff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Lulu Moore
Violet Lambert
Lambert
Myrtle Thoma
Wanda Ornduff
Merry Mixer Club Gathers at Mrs L Phillips Home
The Merry Mixer club met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Lloyd Phillips with eight members and guests Mrs. Dot Statler and two children, Mollie Tierney and Ferne Carr. Mrs. Statler became a new member and a tea towel exchange was held. Fern Carr won prizes. refreshments were by Hazel Crawford and others. Next meeting set for Feb 7 with Hazel Crawford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Mixer Club
Lloyd Phillips
Dot Statler
Wilma Sheetz
Near Sigourney
Mollie Tierney
Ferne Carr
Statler
Kathryn Romine
Dorothy Thapp
Ada Griffith
Fern Carr
Hazel Crawford
Callie Thrapp
Bernice Carr
Birthday Cakes Honor Beauregaard and Fletcher Sons
Two birthday cakes celebrate Ray Alden Beauregaard of Columbus Junction and Larry Lowe Fletcher of Crawfordsville. Sons of Leonard and Beauregard Beauregard and Cleo Fletcher respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Alden Beauregaard
Leonard Beauregaard
Columbus Junction
Larry Lowe Fletcher
Cleo Fletcher
Crawfordsville
Four Birthdays Noted In Keota Ainsworth Areas
Dennis Elroy Frank and William Roy Moore celebrate their fourth birthdays today. Lloyd Taylor Stout and Bonnie Jean Dettwiler reach age five. Martha Downing marks her sixteenth birthday with friends from high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Elroy Frank
L. E. Frank
Keota
William Roy Moore
Frank Moore
Ainsworth
Lloyd Taylor Stout
Jesse Stout
Brighton
Bonnie Jean Dettwiler
Gerald Dettwiler
Harper
Martha Downing
Fred Downing
Grinnell Residents Send Birthday Wishes
Ethel Atkinson and several Grinnell residents including Mrs. Pete Koehler Mrs. D L Rohrer Mrs. Harl Crossett and Mrs. Walter Fisher receive many happy returns of the day from well wishers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Atkinson
Pete Koehler
D.L. Rohrer
Harl Crossett
Grinnell
Walter Fisher
Birthday of Mrs. Etta Buxbaum Honored in Crawfordsville
Mrs. Etta Buxbaum longtime music teacher and church pianist at Crawfordsville marks her birthday on January 19 despite illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta Buxbaum
Crawfordsville
Fletcher Motor and Diamond station birthday notice
S. C. Fletcher of the Fletcher Motor company and Diamond filling station at Crawfordsville has a birthday today. His grandson Larry Fletcher also celebrates a birthday on the same day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. C. Fletcher
Fletcher Motor Company
Diamond
Crawfordsville
Larry Fletcher
Elect Mrs Strum H J Club President
An all day H J club meeting elected officers led by Mrs Strum as president. Mrs TeBoeckhorst became vice president and Mrs Patterson secretary treasurer. Red Cross sewing chair and flower committee were appointed with several guests attending and contests providing entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Club
Joe Knotek
Tiarold Strum
Joe TeBoeckhorst
Frank Patterson
Roy Carter
Strum
Verne Escher
Red Cross
William Prebyl
Leo Sharpe
Dewey Weeks
George Shalla
Verle Gallagher
Martha Thrasher
Joe Shalla
Ray Bell
Charles Casper
George Hera
Hera
Gallagher
Legion Auxiliary Holds January Meeting at Henss Home
The American Legion Auxiliary met at Mrs. William Henss home with 12 members and two guests. They opened with patriotic songs and prayers, read thank you letters, and planned an all day February gathering with carpet rag sewing and a $1 treasury donation. The Girls 4-H club met with Betty Johnston and Joyce Gault leading talks on etiquette and courtesy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion and Auxiliary
Betty Johnston
Bertha Gault
Joyce Gault
Betty
Valley Ladies Aid At Murdock Home
Mrs. Riley Murdock entertained eighteen members of the Valley Ladies Society at her home. A cooperative dinner was served at noon and the group spent time quilting for Mrs. Maurice Mayer. The business meeting, led by the president, included devotionals and readings from Romans chapter 12. The Regional Woman's Guild by-laws were discussed and Mrs. Murdock was thanked for completing a quilt. Gifts were given to Mrs. Ethel Churchill and Mrs. Ethel May Bailey by secret sisters. Next meeting will be with Mrs. Eyvelyn Mayer all day on Jan 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley Murdock
The
Valley Ladies Society
Maurice Mayer
Regional
Woman's Guild
Murdock
Ethel Churchill
Ethel May Bailey
Eyvélyn Mayer
St James Circles Hold Meetings This Week
Circles of St James church held meetings in members homes this week. Flower Circle hosted by Mrs Bernard McCarthy with Mrs Irene Ofel and Mrs Gertrude Magle co hosts. March 1 card party plans approved. hostesses named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Church
Bernard McCarthy
Little Flower Circle
Irene Ofel
Gertrude Magle
Leo Marie
K. CC. Hall
W C T U Meeting At Public Library
Five members attended the W C T U meeting at the public library yesterday afternoon. Bessie Wead led devotions using Habit of Opinion in India. A Hawthorne read Ban on Sale of Beer with Food. N M Speidel spoke on Decree to Protect Troops from Liquor and Lillian Stevens Register fund was reported by Ben Coppock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.C.T.U
Public
Bessie Wead
India
A. Hawthorne
N. M. Speidel
Ben Coppock
Lillian Stevens Legister
Be Attentive to the Beatitudes in Christ's Kingdom
The sermon outlines two features of a Christian: the character and conduct of followers. Humility sorrow mercy purity meekness and a peaceful spirit mark true disciples while loving enemies and avoiding scorn show practical obedience. An abstinent stance on alcohol reflects adherence to kingdom standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heaven
Christ
Jesus
Kingdom of Heaven
Plummer
Six Sick Calls Reported With New Member Present
Six sick calls were reported and a new member was present at the meeting. The next gathering is scheduled at the Library.
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Kentucky
F. T. D. Florist
F.T. D
Wolf’s Flower Shop
Gene, Jr
Sgt. Crossett
Fla
Crossett
Baker
Pfe
Theodore Zieglowsky
Jon Zieglowsky
Havre
Southwest Pacific
J. C. Stoutner of
Lincoln
Stewart
Little’s Furniture
Mussolini
State Care
of State Theater
Canada
U.S.A
Buckley
McDaniel
Comdr
David McCampbell
Los Atngeles
Cal
South Pacific
David Jackson
Seattle
Wash
Mrs
Clarance Jackson
Collin B. Martin
C. B. Martin
Charles McKin
Cedar Rapids
Martin
England
Santa Ana
Calif
Ed E. Simmering
Hazel
Norman
Oklo
Ensign Helen Simmering
Ensign Virginia Wallace
Ensign Simmering
Ensign Wallace
U. S Naval Hospital
Simmerings
Oklahoma
Smar
CTU
Ryh Stephen Asl
Zach
Hungary
Bela Miklos
O.E.S
Temple
S. Dana
Nation
C. V. Gral
Homemakers Club
Virgepl Lintz
Pansy Hill Club and Families
Chas. Wilson Home
Stephen
ROY Brewer & Sons
Bridge Club
Mrs. L. Phillips
H.J. Club
Legion Auxiliary
Valley Ladies Aid
St. James Circles
Merritt McDaniel
Don McClure
Corrine Oriez
St. James Circle
Clem Adam
Harry Parker
Joe Barnes
W. J. Keifer
St. Joseph Circle
T. J. Dempsey
Alex Gevoci
Alice
Lucy Dempsey
Public Library
Harold L. Lundquist
D. D
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
International Council of Religious Education
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